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RLA back landlords as they seek government support to improve energy efficiency

15 August 2018

Landlords across the UK are calling for support from the government following recent changes to energy performance requirements for private rented properties. Earlier this year a new requirement was introduced, meaning that all new or renewed private tenancies are now required to have rental properties that are rated as at …

What does the future hold for landlords?

10 August 2018

In the past 20 years, the private rented sector (PRS) has doubled in size. It now provides a home for 4.7 million households. More than ever, there are families, over-65’s and the most vulnerable calling the sector home. As a result, the PRS is arguably under the Government spotlight's more …

Cardiff’s first plastic-free supermarket to open...

09 August 2018

...with a little support from CPS Homes and brilliant Cardiff folk By 2050, it's estimated there will be more plastic in our ocean than fish. Why? Well, 8 million tonnes of plastic waste is dumped into the ocean each year, which is set to double by 2025. So when we heard Ripple, …

Cardiff named as one of the best UK cities to be a landlord

08 August 2018

Are you a landlord in Cardiff? Is so, you’ve made a great choice, as new findings from GoCompare have found that Cardiff is one of the top ten cities in the UK to be a landlord thanks to its high yield and average rental increases. Coming in at a respectable sixth, …

Latest index shows property prices & sales falling across England & Wales

01 August 2018

Property prices are constantly in the media right now, with numerous outlets discussing price rises and falls, and what the future holds, and once again prices have hit the mainstream media this month. New figures from the latest residential index has shown that average property prices in England and Wales …

Modern features can help speed up the sale of your property

25 July 2018

When it comes to selling your property, there’s no knowing how long it will be on the market for. Some properties are snapped up in a jiffy, and others can sometimes struggle to attract attention and offers - but the good news is there’s usually something that can be done …

Free 'MOT'-style property inspection & guaranteed income for next 3-5 years

18 July 2018

We’d love to visit your property with you and make a plan to guarantee its future success in an ever-competitive market. We’re well-versed in identifying how a house or flat can be improved cost-effectively in order to be more attractive to prospective tenants and bring in a higher rent.If you’re …

Cheaper to buy property than rent across the UK

11 July 2018

It’s been long-assumed that renting a property in the UK is cheaper than buying one, and while the initial costs may indeed be cheaper, new figures from Santander show that in every area of the United Kingdom, it is now cheaper for potential first-time buyers to buy a property rather …

New research highlights the main desires of tenants in the UK

04 July 2018

One of the biggest advantages of owning a home rather than renting (bar the investment) is the ability to personalise the home the way you want, either through bespoke interior design or even keeping a pet. It’s not surprising then that new research carried out by Showerstoyou has revealed that …

Collapsed property sales cost £3,000 to each seller

27 June 2018

They say that moving home is one of the most stressful experiences in life, and that’s the case even when everything goes like clockwork. Should the whole selling process collapse, the stress can be damaging to your health as well as your finances. New research conducted by the HomeOwners Alliance …